Planet 51 May 2026

With the entire planet panicking over a “deadly extra-terrestrial” on the loose, Chuck must rely on a friendly young alien named Lem (Justin Long) to help him retrieve his spaceship before he’s captured by the paranoid General Grawl (Gary Oldman)—or before the planet’s military dissects him as a specimen.

It’s not without flaws. The plot is predictable, some jokes land flat for adults, and the animation—though solid for 2009—has aged. It also never quite reaches the emotional depth of Pixar or DreamWorks’ best work. Planet 51

Planet 51 is an underrated gem for family movie night. It won’t change your world, but it will make you smile at the absurdity of seeing a terrified little green man run from a human in a spacesuit. If you enjoy clever premises, 1950s nostalgia, or just want a light, fun animated comedy, set your coordinates for Planet 51. With the entire planet panicking over a “deadly